Sunday, October 15, 2006

Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Spanish American War

Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Spanish American War has posted the names of thousands of Pennsylvania soldiers who served in the Spanish-American War of 1898-1899. Use these rosters to find proof of marriage, proof of children's birth, death certificates and even more by sending away for a soldier's pension records.



"Anyone who has done family or genealogical research in Civil War records will
be pleasantly surprised at the fullness and accuracy of the Spanish-American War
pension records" according to NARA


Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Spanish American War

  • Rosters
    Thousands of Pennsylvania soldiers are posted and more are coming.
  • Spanish-American War guide
    Contains instructions explaining how to send away for your ancestor's pension records. Pension records typically include the application forms, proof of marriage, proof of children's births, a summary of military service, and death certificates. They may also contain physical descriptions, interviews, and if you are very lucky, a photograph of the soldier and letters he may have written.

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